And he showed up at the 10-year anniversary of the first multi-level marketing company, before the Amway founders were real political figures. So already MLM had this seed of a political movement.

Claiming to provide low-effort income and flexible working hours, multi-level marketing (MLM) companies seem like a great opportunity for anyone who wants to work on their own terms.

There are also pyramid schemes, which can look a lot like multi-level marketing, but are illegal. According to the Better Business Bureau, there are ways to spot the difference.

More specifically, multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes have proven detrimental for many people. So, before handing money over to a financial MLM, it’s important to take a closer look at what you ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with writer and New York magazine journalist Bridget Read about her new book, 'Little Bosses Everywhere.' It's an exploration of the world of multi-level marketing.

Multi-level marketing is a scam — here’s why people fall for it In “Little Bosses Everywhere,” Bridget Read explores why people are drawn to pyramid schemes ...